If you love the rich, creamy flavors of Boston Cream Pie but want something a bit more fun and portable, these Boston Cream Cupcakes are the perfect solution! Imagine a soft, vanilla cupcake filled with a luscious, velvety custard and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze—pure dessert bliss in every bite.
Ingredients:
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the Custard Filling:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Custard Filling: In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it begins to steam. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature.
- Make Chocolate Glaze: Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble Cupcakes: Using a small knife or cupcake corer, remove the center of each cupcake. Fill the hole with the custard. Spoon or pipe the chocolate glaze over the top of each cupcake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
Enjoy: Serve your Boston Cream Cupcakes at room temperature and watch them disappear quickly! Perfect for parties, picnics, or just a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes bring a delightful twist to the classic Boston Cream Pie.
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